Include ALL of the following and get priority: 1) RESUME - should be easy to read (.doc/.pdf; no flashy formatting) and include 2-3 references 2) COVER LETTER – should state your date available to start work 3) PROFESSIONAL PICTURE - headshot 4) CASUAL PICTURE – tasteful

##(Your application may be delayed if information is incomplete)## ****************************** Basic Qualifications ~ Must have a 4-Year University Degree (requisite for Visa) ~ Native English speakers ONLY (requisite for Visa) ~ ESL / EFL teaching experience preferred ~ Teaching experience with children highly preferred ~ Certificates in teaching (CELTA / TESOL / TEFL) are not required, but will improve your chances. ****************************** Location Most of our schools are located in the Chiba prefecture and Tokyo area. We also have some franchise schools located in more distant locales. We try to find the best possible location match for our candidates and we will discuss details about the location during the interview process. No surprises – we will talk to you about the location and you can choose the best fit for you. You’ll know exactly where you are going before you get to Japan. ****************************** Why is IB Japan a great company to work for? ~ We care about our staff. We’re not too big to forget your name. ~ The IB Japan Head Office is composed of experienced North American directors and trainers who have many years of teaching and administrative experience. ~ We offer consistent and continuous training to help you grow as a teacher. ~ We offer living support. Apartment set-up, questions about documents, or problems at the train station – we are always there to help and you can always talk to a fellow native-speaker. ~ IB Japan has been successfully providing English educational instruction for over 30 years. ~ We have about 80 schools & employ over 100 native-speaking teachers. ~ The average stay of an IB Japan teacher is usually over two years. Many stay with us for 5 years or more. ~ We expect the best in our teachers. IB JAPAN teachers understand the importance of a professional attitude, self-improvement, and flexibility. ****************************** What is the schedule like? ~ Full-time - 40 hours - with about 27 teaching hours per week (not including breaks) ~ 5 day workweek, 2 days off ~ Each work day is within an eight hour period; usually between 1pm and 9pm. ~ Class size is limited to 8 students ~ All lessons are under an hour ~ You see the same students once a week – no unexpected schedule changes ****************************** Why teach in Japan? ~ It has one of the most stable currencies in the world. Pay off your debts. ~ Safety; one of the lowest crime rates in the world. ~ Convenient, reliable public transportation; access to almost anywhere in Japan. ~ While working in Japan, you can apply for National Health Insurance which covers 70% of medical AND dental. ~ It has a unique and accepting culture, with endless opportunity to learn, see, or experience something new. Experience more than what you’ve read about.

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*IB Japan has been in business for 33 years and is a proud member of ‘Japan Association for the Promotion of Foreign Language Education’ (JAPFLE) sponsored by Japan’s Ministry of Education. IBE/ALS is also affiliated with the Narita Airport Authority in organizing PR events, providing translation work and lessons, evaluating the English skills of Air Traffic Controllers, providing English lessons for support staff, etc. AD@SEPT1217-08

Total ESL is a great resource for those looking to teach English around the world. Find everything you need to start your new adventure teaching abroad! The many acronyms and abbreviations used in the field of English teaching and learning may be confusing so here is a helpful guide: English as a Second Language (ESL) | Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) | English as a Foreign Language (EFL) | Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) | English as an Additional Language (EAL) | English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) | Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) | English Language Teaching (ELT) | English Language Learning (ELL) | Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) | Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) | Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC)

CELTA is one of two internationally recognised TEFL(teaching English as a foreign language – link) certificates (the other being Trinity Cert. TESOL - link) . It is the ideal qualification for anyone looking to start teaching English as a foreign language. CELTA is also good for people looking to